I just got my 1st Gen IV F-body this week. I had several Gen III models many years ago, but I'm not up to speed on the latest stuff. Thought I'd start out with something simple: the induction system...

I've seen a lot of talk about flow testing heads and intake manifolds, but has anyone ever done any bench flow testing on Cold Air and Ram Air kits? There's a lot out there (including homemade) and I really don't see any reason to pick one over the others. Your thoughts?

 

I think you mean 4th gen.. the Gen IV smallblock GM is the LS2/LS7 and the Gen III SB is the LS1/LS6

All intakes are pretty much the same. One doesn't give much more of a gain over another... choose on looks. At least, that's what I think.

 

IV mean 4, its romanumerals. It is his first, Generation IV (4) F-body.

Most Coldair kits come with 650 to 750 CFM filters, that'll do up and over 400rwhp. So I think your good. I have a KN cold air tube with a summitt KN 1000cfm filter. You have to fiddle with it to get it to fit in that compartment but is more than enough.

 

No one ever said mods had to be intelligent. .

Rich

 

I think this has been covered a few times. Like mentioned it is what you like

I LIKE the looks of the GMPP/SLP unit but have found the the Mororso/Callaway Honker is easier to work with

 

Thanks everyone! My target (someday) is a 550rwhp autocross setup. I don't want to start off by under-spec'ing the first thing I mod.

I'm not sure what this car has in it already (other than a homemade CAI setup and Magnaflow with turn-downs), but it's already fast and very loud! My next stop is the nearest Dynojet. Gotta love that LT1 rumble!

 

I would say that the K&N CAI is the best. I had the SLP on for my stock motor. When i went to the 383 i picked up 25 rwhp going to the K&N over the SLP. For a stock internal LT1 they will all be about the same. You should pick up ~19 at the wheels on a stock motor.

 

I realize what he said. I've never heard somebody refer to a 4th generation f-car as a "Gen IV". When people say "Gen #" it's usually in reference to GM SB v-8s.

That's pretty ballsy coming from a guy whose username has the slash in the wrong spot.

 

Odd I found No Hp Gain between the SLP and the K&N . The filter always fell off the K&N so I won't recomend them

BTW I am only making a little over 400RWHP so maybe I am not using enough filter?

BTW 550RWHP LT is going to take a whole lot of cash and custom work. I am settling in on a 450RWHP version this year till I can finish My 427Ci 18 Degree motor

 

Get your car running and maybe you can talk ****.

And WTF are you talking about slash in the wrong spot. It's my username it can be anything how about I make an account that say EnisIsADick.

 

Gotta love how the guy has 7k posts with about as much technical info as an episode of Barney.

Rich

 

Listen kid, I don't know what was inserted into your *******, but if you're going to start some **** with me then don't cry about it when I respond. You were an ******* for no reason.

Who's talking about cars? I haven't said one thing about yours. You're hating on me because I'm a mod. Is it jealousy, maybe? Since I've become a member, I've been active and have been contributing to the board a lot. I never claimed to be a technical genious, I'm 19 years old for Christ's sake. I'm a moderator to make sure immature users like you don't start stupid **** like this that gets out of hand here and in the lounge. That's my main purpose- I provide technical information when I can. If you have a further problem with me or my being a moderator, I suggest you either PM me or an administrator.

Back to the original topic of the thread...

 

You do and I'll it'll last about 3 seconds.

Mods are here to help, not for you to take shots at.

 

got a part # for that filter?

thanks